PHRASAL VERBS TEST - 1

1. While they were on holiday their house was broken ______ and 21. Lucille is ______ a difficult period at work right now.
some valuable paintings were stolen. A) going into B) going over C) going out of D) going
A) down B) into C) about D) away through

2. By the way, I’ve just heard that Sally and Chris have ______ their 22. I know you’ve got it - so come on, ______!
engagement. A) hand it on B) hand it out C) hand it over D) hand it in
A) broken into B) broken downC) broken away D) broken up
23. Could you hand ______ a minute? I’ll be right back.
3. After a bitter discussion they went ______ each other. A) on B) in C) up C) on to
A) to B) at C) off D) over
24. I’ll have to ______ now, I’m afraid; there is someone at the door.
4. A: The new boss looks a bit serious, doesn’t he? I don’t think I’m A) hang on B) hang up C) hang out D) hang back
going to like him.
B: Oh, come on, Joyce, you can’t go ______ appearances. He’s 25. Now, James, are you quite sure that I’m not putting you ______
probably very nice. (putting you to any trouble)?
A) after B) by C) out D) over A) after B) by C) out D) over

5. No one really believed it when the news came that Titanic had 26. When a fire ______ at least ten priceless paintings were
______. completely destroyed.
A) gone away B) gone down C) gone out D) gone by A) broke out B) broke off C) broke down D) broke
through
6. I’ve been afraid of dogs ever since a large Canine ______ me
when I was a child. 27. The tree prisoners who ______ jail last weekend have finally
A) went for B) went after C) went to D) went over been recaptured.
A) broke away from B) broke out in
7. By the way, Bill, how much did that Regency desk go ______ in C) broke out of D) broke up into
the auction on Saturday?
A) away B) for C) in D) off 28. I took the doctor’s prescription to the chemist’s to be ______.
A) made out B) made up C) made over D) made into
8. The dog went ______ the beggar and he shouted “ help!”.
A) over B) off C) for D) down 29. My boss has ______ playing golf three afternoons a week.
A) taken over B) taken to C) taken for D) taken out
9. A: And another thing I’d like to say is that...
B: Sorry to ______, Mr. Green, but you’re wanted on the phone. 30. Children usually ______ after an illness much more quickly than
It’s your wife. adults.
A) butt in B) get throuh C) stop over D) go over A) pick up B) pick over C) pick on D) pick out

10. I’m afraid Mr Brown’s been ______ (asked to go somewhere 31. The police are still looking for the three prisoners who ______
else) on business. (escaped from) jail at the weekend.
A) put on B) called away C) got in D) called for A) broke out of B) set off C) take up D) cross out

11. By the way, Clive ______ (paid a short visit) but you were out. 32. I’m not surprised that Tom and Julie have ______. They were
So I told him to come and see you tomorrow. never really suited.
A) fall for B) called by C) get by D) cut down in A) broken down B) broken off
C) broken up D) broken away
12. Shall I ______ (collect) you on my way to work?
A) call off B) bring down C) call for D) call away 33. By the way, Sally, I’m ______ one or two friends ______ on
Saturday and I was wondering if you and Peter would like to
13. I was just getting out of the bath when the lights ______. come too?
A) went up B) went off C) went away D) went down A) having / in B) having / on
C) having / round D) having / up
14. A bomb ______ (exploded) in the town center, killing three people
and injuring twenty-five others. 34. Are you sure you aren’t holding your stomach ______, Charles?
A) went on B) went off C) set on D) set off Your waist was two inches more than this the last time I measured
it.
15. Don’t eat that cheese - it’s ______! A) away B) for C) in D) off
A) gone away B) gone out C) gone off D) gone down
35. Would you ______ a minute please, I’ll try to connect you.
16. It’s difficult to see through this windscreen - I can’t even make A) keep on B) stay on C) hold on D) stop on
______ where the road is.
A) up B) out C) into D) over 36. It’s really windy today, so ______ your hat!
A) hold on to B) hold down to
17. He had such a strong accent that it was very difficult to ______ C) hold by D) hold for
what he was saying.
A) make up B) make out C) make over D) make for 37. I hope help comes soon, Julie. I don’t think we can ______ much
longer.
18. A sudden draught caused the candle to ______ (stop burning). A) hold back B) hold over C) hold in D) hold out
A) put off B) cut off C) go off D) go out
38. I’m sorry I’m late. I was ______ in the traffic.
19. When the meeting had finished, they went ______ the plan once A) held back B) held down C) held over D) held up
again.
A) up B) on C) over D) down 39. John won’t be arriving until later, I’m afraid. His train’s been
______.
20. Have a piece of cake, everyone. There should be enough to ______. A) held up B) held off C) held back D) held in
A) go down B) go along C) go round D) go over

Book 2 Part C 292 Test 1